US Developing Robot Tanks for Future Army Missions

Drones are no longer just utilitarian machines soaring through the skies, but rather versatile tools that are making their way onto the ground. In fact, their use in ground operations, such as bomb disposal, has been widespread in the past.

 

 

 

However, with the continual advancements in technology, we are now seeing the emergence of a variety of unmanned weapons, including robot tanks. The United States is at the forefront of this development, fully embracing the idea of unmanned battlefields.

 

The U.S., with great interest in the unmanned capabilities of armored forces, is planning a competition among its domestic defense companies to determine who will lead the next generation of unmanned power.

 

An impressive example of such technology is currently being developed by Oshkosh, with reports of live-fire training being conducted with a prototype. There is much to be learned about this incredible innovation, so let's delve deeper.

 

Oshkosh is making significant strides towards advancing military technology with its submission of a prototype and proposal for the U.S. Army's Robot Combat Vehicle (RCV) program. Though the name and capabilities of this cutting-edge model remain under wraps, it has already proven its worth through successful live-fire tests.

 

 

 

With utmost assurance, Oshkosh guarantees that the RCV will fulfill all the requirements of the U.S. military. Meanwhile, General Dynamics is aiming to equip both the U.S. military and NATO with its versatile MUTT.

 

Donning an arsenal, this vehicle is not limited to just combat capabilities but also excels in functions like transportation and reconnaissance. As it stands, the MUTT holds the distinction of being the largest unmanned autonomous ground vehicle in the entire NATO alliance. 

 

In addition to their other technological advancements, Russia has also created the Uran-9, a state-of-the-art unmanned combat vehicle. Unlike most UGVs utilized by the U.S. military, which are typically equipped with only light machine guns or cannons, the Uran-9 is a heavily armored drone armed with anti-tank missiles.

 

Furthermore, Hanwha Defense in South Korea has developed a multi-functional unmanned vehicle specially designed for the rugged terrain prevalent on the Korean Peninsula. These UGVs are capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including transportation of supplies and injured soldiers, repair of armored forces, execution of armed combat missions, and providing protection for infantry soldiers in the midst of battle.

 

As a result, the incorporation of UGVs is expected to bring about significant changes in the formation and dynamics of infantry warfare, creating a meaningful impact on the outcome of battles.